Rover 75 Owner's Handbook - 3rd Edition - Eng - RoverClub-BG.com

Wipers & WashersRain sensor*Some cars are equipped with an optical rain sensor fitted tothe inside of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Thesensor is able to detect varying amounts of dirt and water onthe outside of the windscreen. With the wiper control set toIntermittent Wipe, the variable delay will be adjustedautomatically according to the information supplied by therain sensor.If the sensor detects constant rain, the wipers will operatecontinuously at normal speed wipe.IMPORTANT• DO NOT operate the wipers on a dry screen.• In freezing or very hot conditions, ensure that the bladesare not frozen or stuck to the glass before being operated.• In winter, remove snow or ice from around the arms andblades, including the wiped area of the screen.WINDSCREEN WASHERSPull the lever towards the steering wheel - the washersoperate immediately. After a short delay, the wipers willcommence operating in conjunction with the washers, bothfunctions continuing until the lever is released.Note that the wipers continue operating for a further threewipes after the lever is released.If the washers fail to deliver the screen wash solution (dirt orice may have blocked the jets), release the lever immediately.This will prevent the wipers from operating, and theconsequent risk of visibility being impaired by dirt smearingacross the unwashed windscreen.The number of wipes canbe adjusted to either 2 or 4by a Rover dealer.HEADLIGHT WASHERS*When the headlights are illuminated, the headlight washersoperate automatically in conjunction with every fifthoperation of the windscreen washers.122